Irvington, Virginia

Irvington Attractions:

Located on Virginia's Northern Neck, Irvington sits on the shore of the Rappahannock River.  Irvington once thrived as a steamboat town during the 1890s and early 1900s, when steamboats brought goods and travelers to the town.  However, a fire destroyed much of the town in 1917, and the end of the steamboat era left Irvington a shadow of it's former self.  However, as is the case with many Chesapeake Bay waterfront towns, Irvington is experiencing something of a come back.  The Tides Inn and Resort was opened in 1947, bringing many visitors to the town.  The town has steadily rebuilt itself and is now features a variety of lodging, shops, restaurants, and other attractions.  A collection of shops can be found downtown along Irvington Road. 

The Historic Christ Church is located at 420 Christ Church Road in Irvington.  The church was built in the 1730's and financed by the wealthy Northern Neck native, Robert "King" Carter. Christ Church has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. The church features vaulted ceilings, three foot thick walls, original high backed pews, and a triple decker pulpit.  The Carter Reception Center houses a museum telling the history of the church and it's patron, Robert Carter.  The Reception Center serves as a welcome center for visitors to the church and docents can be found there for guided tours of the church.  The church is open daily from 9:00am to 4:30pm, except Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year's Eve and Day.  The museum is open April - September, Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday 2:00 to 5:00pm. 

The Steamboat Era Museum, 156 King Carter Drive, celebrates the history of the steamboats, steamboat landings, and commerce along the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay.  Open Thursday - Saturday 10:00 to 2:00 and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00.

The Tides Inn and Marina is a nationally recognized resort with waterfront lodging, first class service and amenities such as the Golden Eagle Golf Club, marina, spa, four restaurants, and cruises on an historic yacht. 

Irvington has two golf courses, The Tartan Club and The Tides Inn's Golden Eagle Golf.  The Tartan Club was originally designed by Sir Guy Campbell of St. Andrews, Scotland in 1959.  Although the course has been managed over the years, Campbell's design is still evident in the beauty of the course, which takes advantage of naturally rolling, wooded terrain.   The Golden Eagle at the Tides Inn offers tee times to the general public as well as guests at the Tides Inn Resort.  The course plays around, and over, a 50 acre lake.  The course is heavily bunkered with water in play on six holes.
 

White Fences Vineyard and Winery is located near the entrance to town.  The White Fences Wine Stand is open during the summer daily from 11:00 to 6:00 and features wine tastings and sales.

The Irvington Farmer's Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, from 8am to noon, April through December.  The Farmer's Market is located on the Irvington Commons green, behind the bank on King Carter Drive.